Montreal Film Journal

FANTASTIC MR. FOX

It is its unexpected charm though that will make it Anderson’s most endearing work. (Joe Bélanger)

11/20/2009


PRECIOUS

The best thing about it is that it doesn’t ask us for our sympathy, it inspires it. (Joe Bélanger)

11/12/2009

BEST OF THE '00S, PART SIX: DOGVILLE

A truly great film? A masterpiece? An instant classic? Check, check and check. (KL)

11/9/2009

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

An exquisitely crafted visual experience. (KL)

11/7/2009

THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS

What I got from Grant Heslov’s new film, I could never have expected even if I tried. (Joe Bélanger)

11/5/2009

TRASH HUMPERS

Never gets too outrageous or revolting, and stays more along the lines of randomness. (Melanie Lanza)

11/4/2009

40 IS THE NEW 20

Coming out on DVD this Tuesday, November 3rd, this is easily Simon Boisvert's best film to date. (KL)

11/1/2009

BEST OF THE '00S, PART FIVE: THERE WILL BE BLOOD

This is cinema, goddammit! (KL)

10/30/2009

AN EDUCATION

I learned a thing or two myself while I sat back and absorbed this masterful picture. (Joe Bélanger)

10/24/2009

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

I truly hope I never turn into the kind of person who isn't able to enjoy a movie like this. (KL)

10/16/2009

BEST OF THE '00S, PART FOUR: THE LORD OF THE RINGS

It is, maybe more than anything, the most amazing friendship story ever told. (KL)

10/11/2009

A SERIOUS MAN

Inspires both sympathy and big laughs. (Joe Bélanger)

10/9/2009

WHIP IT

Appropriately rough when it’s supposed to be and surprisingly smooth when it needs to be. (Joe Bélanger)

10/2/2009

CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY

When the situation is as bad as these crippling economic times, Michael Moore’s sarcasm is hardly necessary and barely welcome. (Joe Bélanger)

10/2/2009

FAME

Misses the mark for me on the most important thing about it – the performances. (Joe Bélanger)

9/27/2009